The best LED face masks of 2025
With more options out there than ever before and some devices costing over £1,000, we've consulted dermatologists and skincare experts to bring you the ultimate guide to the best LED face masks money can buy in 2025.
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Red light therapy for skin — the basics
Right light therapy (RLT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses red light to improve skin appearance.
How does it work? It uses low levels of red light to stimulate skin cells, helping them produce more energy and repair themselves.
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What is it used for? Red light therapy and the consistent use of LED masks at home can help with many skin concerns. Red light works to soothe inflammation so results can be especially visible on those with pigmentation, redness and skin conditions such as eczema. It can also help with signs of acne and ageing.
Who uses it? While light therapies used to be exclusively reserved for dermatologists as part of clinical treatments, at-home devices that use red and near-infrared light in LEDs face masks now mean you don't even have to leave the house.
LED face mask types
During fancy facials you would usually lie beneath a curved red light panel, whereas at-home LED masks can be fitted and adjusted to your face shape which in turn can improve outcomes. Medical aesthetics expert Dr Hany Abi Ghosn recommends choosing an LED mask that's flexible and made of medical-grade material rather than a hard-shelled mask. 'This ensures that the device can mould around the curves of the treatment areas and absorb as much of the emitted light as possible,' he says.
While a full sheet that wraps across the face is the most commonplace, new innovations in the LED world include under-eye LEDs like MZ Skin by Dr Maryam Zamani's eye patches which target under-eye lines, wrinkles and visible signs of fatigue. Other designs include LEDs for the neck and décolletage and even helmets that emit red-light wavelengths to potentially help with hair growth. There are specialist designs to target blemishes, anti-ageing and portable options perfect for travelling, too.
LED face masks — a dermatologist's view
Dr Hany Abi Ghosn, an expert in medical aesthetics with a focus in non-surgical procedures including light therapy, has partnered with leading LED face mask brand Omnilux on a skincare range that optimizes light therapy results before, during and after treatments.
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'LED therapy is non-invasive and works naturally with the skin's healing process. Unlike UV light, LED light does not damage the skin but enhances its ability to repair itself, making it a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions like acne, pigmentation, and ageing,' he says. 'These masks stimulate collagen production helping improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of ageing.'
When it comes to LEDs, more lights aren't necessarily better, Dr Hany adds, as the irradiance in each LED bulb will spread across the skin. 'However, when the LEDs are positioned with too much space between them, it lowers the light concentration. Your skin must absorb the optimised wavelengths of light to reap the complete benefits of LED therapy,' he says. 'To ensure optimal absorption, consider the device's output intensity and proximity to your skin.'
The best LED face masks to buy now
The dermatologist-approved LED mask: Omnilux Contour Face
This dermatologist-recommended LED mask from Omnilux reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike some hard shell face masks, this device is crafted from a flexible silicone designed to hug the contours of the face and target those hard to reach areas. It uses both red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) wavelengths and is one of the most powerful LED devices on the market, equipped with 132 medical-grade LEDs. The brand recommends using it 3 to 5 times a week to see the best results. £348, Omnilux
The latest LED face mask: UKSkin LED dual light pro-therapy face mask
UKlash, one of the leading lash serum brands, has released a hotly anticipated LED face mask, which attracted a waitlist of more than 1,000 people ahead of its launch. A combination of red and near-infrared light using 112 medical grade LEDs, it is crafted from a soft-touch silicone and ergonomically designed to mould to different shapes and sizes. The mask has been developed in collaboration with experts with more than 25 years experience to mimic the quality of salon treatments and help you achieve your skin goals — whether that be helping potentially brighten or tighten skin — from the comfort of your own home. £199, UKSkin
The luxury LED face mask:Déesse Pro LED phototherapy mask
One of the most expensive LED masks in the beauty gadget space is the Déesse Pro and for good reason — it is the most versatile with four different wavelengths across six different treatment modes to suit all skin concerns. The classic red light is supposed to purify, while the bacteria-killing blue can help reduce signs of acne. A brightening green, is a soothing post-procedure setting according to the brand, which can help boost circulation to promote skin healing. £1,440, Déesse Pro at Cult Beauty
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The anti-ageing LED face mask: FAQ 201 ultra-lightweight silicone LED
Mutlitaskers will love FAQ's ultra-lightweight, wireless LED mask, which is cleverly designed with an open eye area so you can read, work and scare your postman while reaping the benefits of red, green and blue light that target dark spots, fine lines and potentially help increase plumpness. Crafted from a unique flexi-silicon, this mask comfortably molds to your face like a second skin and features 600 optimized points of light. The brand also has LEDs specifically for your hands, neck and decolletage available. £449, FAQ at Harrods
The acne LED face mask: Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
Former skin cancer researcher turned leading dermatologist, Dr Dennis Gross's best-selling LED mask uses both red and blue light, with the latter setting helping reduce acne-causing bacteria and the former aiming to reduce texture. In contrast to other masks that offer on average 10 to 15 minutes of treatment time, Dr Dennis Gross's version runs for a speedy 3 to 5 minutes. 'If acne reduction or collagen stimulation are your desired outcome, multiple sessions won't hurt you, but they also won't help,' he says. 'Skin cells become fully saturated after one three-minute session and can't absorb any additional light energy.' £465, Dr Dennis Gross at Look Fantastic
The hair LED mask:CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet
Powered by red light (at 620-680nm wavelengths) this unique helmet covers the whole scalp. The idea is the light will help stimulate blood flow in the scalp and ensure hair follicles are kept in the hair growth phases to counteract hair thinning and shedding. CurrentBody's LED for hair also features built-in headphones which you can connect via bluetooth if you can't stand to sit through the 10-minute session in silence. £650, CurrentBody
The portable LED skincare light: Solawave 4-in-1 radiant renewal skincare wand
A futuristic, robo-esque mask is all well and good but to see the real benefits of red light therapy, dermatologists recommend using an LED mask consistently, and not taking a break every time you go on holiday. Thankfully, Solawave's nifty little wand is no bigger than a shaving razor so is pretty portable. As well as emitting red light which works on fine lines, dark circles and unwanted texture, the tool also gently massages the face which will hopefully promote better circulation. £119.99, Solawave at Healf
The LED under eye patches:MZ SKIN LightMAX MiniPro Eyeconic LED eye device
Combining the soothing element of a traditional under eye mask with the new tech of red light, this MZ Skin LED eye device is designed to stimulate collagen production and reduce the look of under-eye lines and dark circles. It features a hydrocolloid patch on the inside of the tool which includes skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide to brighten and hydrating sodium hyaluronate. £300, MZ Skin
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LED mask colours — explained
Blue
Blue light penetrates the skin and can help kill acne-causing bacteria. It can also be used to reduce inflammation of active spots and the redness of scarring, as well as helping to prevent future breakouts as it regulates the sebaceous glands which are responsible for the production of oil.
Red
The most widely used light therapy, red LEDs are used to calm and plump the skin. Infrared light is found in most home LED masks and have longer wavelengths that in theory penetrate deeper than any other shade so it is ideal for treatments for the signs of aging.
Green
Although a green light setting isn't available on all at-home LED masks, if your main skin concern is pigmentation, it would be wise to invest in a device that has one. The light gets to work targeting any excess melanin (the pigment responsible for dark spots) clusters within the skin cells.
Yellow
You might struggle to find an at-home LED device that offers a yellow or amber setting, but it is believed to reduce swelling and create a more radiant complexion when used.
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